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A large Russian wine glass from the Service for the Romanov Tercentenary, Imperial Glassworks, St. Petersburg, 1911
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- glass
- height 8 1/4 in., 21 cm
the faceted bowl engraved and gilded with the Imperial monogram of Nicholas II and Alexandra Fedorovna opposite the double-headed Imperial eagle, engraved with the cypher of Nicholas II and dated 1911
Condition
very good condition, some small wear to gilding on rim
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Work on this enormous service of 1,050 piece continued from at least 1911 to 1916, as this early piece shows. See K. Kettering, Russian Glass at Hillwood, Washington, D.C., 2001, pp. 80-82.